Brands
Rashmi Gagan joins JLL India as director – field marketing
MUMBAI: Rashmi Gagan has stepped into a new role as director – field marketing at JLL India, where she will spearhead strategic growth initiatives and elevate the brand’s market presence.
Gagan, who most recently served as national head – marketing and strategy (IA) and global marketing manager – rail and electric motion at Norgren, brings over 17 years of experience across B2B marketing, industrial IoT, and strategic business transformation.
Her career spans leadership roles at Rockwell Automation, the National Film Development CorP, Lodestar UM, and Impact Marketing Services. Gagan began her professional journey with early management trainee stints at Dabur India and NTPC.
In a LinkedIn post announcing her move, Gagan called it “a new beginning with fresh perspectives”, expressing excitement about “leading with vision, creating meaningful impact, and embracing continuous learning.”
As JLL India sharpens its marketing playbook in a rapidly evolving real estate landscape, Gagan’s appointment signals a clear intent to blend data-driven marketing with creative storytelling — the kind that turns buildings into brands.
Brands
Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
